2019 Pedres Blanques Rouge Vin de France

Pedres Blanques Rouge 2019, crafted by Japanese duo Rié and Hirofumi Shoji from their steep, organic Grenache vines on schist and granite terraces above Collioure, embodies southern France's wild elegance. Whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts yields a floral, clove-kissed nose of crushed raspberry, garrigue herbs, and candied violet, evolving to umami tapenade depth. Silky tannins frame buoyant black fruits, buoyant acidity, and saline minerality from coastal Tramontane winds, with no added sulfur ensuring purity. The 2019 vintage offers structured richness alongside infusion-style lightness; unfiltered bottling preserves vitality. Pair with grilled lamb, ratatouille, or aged goat cheese; cellar 5-10 years for silky evolution. A minimalist masterpiece from remote Roussillon slopes.